Regional Healthcare Preparedness Coalitions

The Georgia Healthcare Preparedness Coalitions have been formed to help bridge gaps and improve healthcare preparedness for disasters. County, community, or organizational plans alone may not be sufficient to take care of the health care needs during and after a disaster, therefore a regional approach is needed to improve the continuity of healthcare. Healthcare organizations planning together will create a more prepared and resilient healthcare system.

Recognizing that hospitals alone are not sufficient to take care of the health care needs after a disaster, Regional Healthcare Preparedness Coalitions include but are not limited to:

Hospitals

Community Health Centers

Emergency Management Agencies (EMA)

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Nursing Homes

Public Health

Home Health

Mental/Behavioral Health Providers

Dialysis Centers

Pharmacies

What are the Benefits of Membership in a Regional Healthcare Preparedness Coalition?

Build new and stronger relationships with other healthcare organizations

Learn about available resources in the community

Have your concerns heard

Have access to training and grant funding

Be involved in regional coordinated emergency response plans

Meet some of the requirements related to emergency plans and exercises